On the recordFebruary 4, 2013
We are stronger because we have had this family-based system, and part of what we have to do for folks who are citizens, who are here legally as well, is to clear that backlog.
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Julian Castro
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congress.govJulian Castro: “We are stronger because we have had this family-based system, and part of what we have to do for folks who are citizens…”
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Emphasizes the importance of family-based immigration for community strength and the need to address backlogs.
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